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7 articles tagged "Las Vegas Strip".
Golden Nugget Relocates Downtown's Only Poker Room with Upgraded Amenities
Golden Nugget Las Vegas has relocated its poker room to the Rush Tower lobby, offering 63 seats, upgraded amenities, and its signature $1-$2 uncapped games, with a formal grand opening on July 28.
Nevada Hits New Employment Peak in June as Las Vegas Leads Gains
Nevada added 3,800 jobs in June, pushing nonfarm employment to a record 1,614,100, driven by Las Vegas gains, though the state's 5.1% unemployment rate remained above the national average.
Venetian's $7.2M Bowyer Fine Caps Decade of Las Vegas Sands Scandals as Apollo Inherits Liability
The Venetian will pay a $7.2 million fine to Nevada regulators for AML failures tied to illegal bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, bringing total Bowyer-related penalties for Strip operators to $34 million and highlighting a series of scandals that plagued Las Vegas Sands before its 2021 exit from the market.
MGM Forms Special Committee as Diller Takeover Talks Intensify
MGM Resorts has formed a special committee and hired advisers to evaluate Barry Diller's $12.4 billion takeover bid as talks advance, though the board considers the $48.30-per-share offer too low and no deal is guaranteed.
Josh Mammen Captures BetMGM Poker Championship After Five-Way Deal at Final Table
Josh Mammen won the BetMGM Poker Championship at ARIA Las Vegas, defeating Erik Eisen heads-up after a five-way chip deal among the top five finishers. The tournament surpassed its $4 million guarantee, with Mammen earning $481,180 and six online qualifiers cashing.
WSOP Main Event Narrows to 21 as Day 8 Gets Underway
Day 8 of the 2026 WSOP Main Event sees 21 players remaining with Malcolm Trayner as chip leader, while recent bracelet winners and the final event schedule highlight the series' closing days.
Venetian hit with $7.2m fine over Bowyer AML failures, becomes fourth Strip casino penalized
The Venetian faces a $7.2 million fine for anti-money laundering violations tied to convicted bookmaker Mathew Bowyer, becoming the fourth Las Vegas Strip casino penalized in the case. The settlement includes admission of wrongdoing and enhanced AML conditions, with combined fines from all four operators reaching $34 million.